Staff Nurse – Pediatric Clinic

Job Description

<p><strong>POSITION TITLE: STAFF NURSE – PEDIATRIC CLINIC – AMERICAN HOSPITAL SATELLITE CLINIC</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A registered professional Clinic Staff Nurse who provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing. Nursing care given to Pediatric population.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.</li><li>Follows the chain of command in reporting incidents or concerns.</li><li>Prioritizes workload and completes correspondence in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensures safe working environment through strict compliance with Hospital Policy and Procedure regarding safety, infection and security.</li><li>Demonstrates skills in assessment of patient, family’s physical and psychological needs.</li><li>Demonstrates skill in coordination and planning of care and prioritize care based on individual needs.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness and developmental needs of patients.</li><li>Performs nursing interventions / procedures in accordance with established standards of care and policy and procedures.</li><li>Identifies and responds to urgent/emergency situations appropriately and directs team members in a calm, proficient manner.</li><li>Provide Nursing Care to patient prior and post procedure.</li><li>Book patient for appointment, procedure, or treatment according to treatment plan.</li><li>Follow up on patient’s diagnostic tests and coordinate with physician for informing patients about their results, treatment, or if a follow up is needed with physician.</li><li>Maintains accurate and thorough documentation as per Hospital Policies and Procedures.</li><li>Maintains competency in use of department specific equipment necessary for the resuscitation of the patient.</li><li>Maintain knowledge and awareness regarding department / service specific policies, procedures and guidelines.</li><li>Demonstrates delivery of safe and appropriate nursing care according to standards of care.</li><li>Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers, visitors and others by following hospital policy in reporting of equipment failures, safety and security issues.</li><li>Demonstrates effective communication and good customer service skills when interacting with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families and others.</li><li>Supports the effective functioning of unit routine, i.e., preparation of charts (screening); use of electronic record system, update of patient records and preparation in view of day schedule.</li><li>Self-updating regarding internal memos and communication towards changes in clinic.</li><li>Keep consultation rooms stocked and clean prior and after patient has been seen.</li><li>Admits and discharges patients according to established standards.</li><li>Organizes and prepares patient with an outpatient appointment for MRI/CT under Sedation/Analgesia.</li><li>Administer medication, chemotherapy, infusion, blood products (whatever applicable) as per Hospital Policies and Procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Nursing (duration not less than three years). Arabic educated &amp; trained</li><li>Current license to practice nursing in country of origin and with the DHA</li><li>BLS certification</li><li>PALS certification preferable</li><li>At least 4 years of nursing experience in Pediatric specialty</li><li>Private hospital experience preferred</li></ul>